by Greg Colvin | Nov 11, 2011 | Blog
We’ve seen the signs and heard the chants: “Abolish Corporate Personhood!” I’m very sympathetic to the cause of reducing the power of big business corporations to control our government, our economy, our consumer culture, our society, and our lives. We can’t have...
by Greg Colvin | Apr 26, 2011 | Blog
Among those who feel the only way to overcome the Citizens United decision, which opened the door to unlimited corporate spending on elections, is to amend the U.S. Constitution, the question on everyone’s mind is: “So what’s the language?” I offered a version of my...
by Greg Colvin | Jan 20, 2011 | Blog
Introducing the Citizens Election Amendment…. Version 1.0 Since the U.S. Supreme Court decided the Citizens United case exactly one year ago tomorrow, saying that the Constitution gives corporations the freedom to spend without limit to influence American elections,...
by Greg Colvin | May 21, 2009 | Blog
We have been told this is our moment And so we come to the table With our pent-up agenda, Eager to load our cafeteria trays, While the raging, wounded bull Standing in the doorway Could be ours for the taking And all our people could be fed. It is time to ask...
by Greg Colvin | Oct 8, 2008 | Blog
At Tuesday night’s debate, the presidential candidates were asked a question that I believe deserves much more attention. "BROKAW: Sen. McCain, for you, we have our first question from the Internet tonight. A child of the Depression, 78-year-old Fiora from Chicago....
